MA in History in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 21,807
(c. USD15,651.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Arts (MA) in History is offered through the Tri-University Graduate Program in History, a collaborative initiative between Laurier, the University of Waterloo, and the University of Guelph.
By combining history departments, we've created one of Canada's largest graduate history programs while maintaining the intimate class sizes and supportive faculty-student dynamic characteristic of Laurier's History department.
Our program emphasizes exceptional teaching and academic growth. You'll engage in stimulating seminar discussions exclusively for MA candidates, with class sizes capped at 15 students.
You'll benefit from individualized guidance by research-active faculty who prioritize mentoring relationships. Our diverse faculty expertise supports broad research interests and helps you achieve your educational and career goals.
Career Paths
Our alumni pursue rewarding careers across various sectors including academia, education, public service, cultural institutions, and corporate environments.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have the following:

  • A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history or a related field with a minimum B+ average in the last 10 full credits of undergraduate study.

English Proficiency

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).

Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.

The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.

Tuition CAD 21,807

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